Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people – no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have an amazing opportunity for a Head of Housekeeping to join our team at our Ivetsey Bank Hospital in Wheaton Aston, Stafford. As the Head of Housekeeping you will lead the Housekeeping Team and be responsible for the supervision of all areas of housekeeping.
Job Title Head of Housekeeping
Job Type Full-time
Salary £26,143.20 a year
Location Stafford, UK
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination
- Overseeing staff performance on a daily basis
- Checking areas around the hospital including stairways, communal areas for cleanliness
- Schedule rotas and arrange cover in cases of absence
- Monitor and replenish cleaning products stock including floor cleaner, bleach and rubber gloves, bed linen, and towels.
- Ensuring weekly cleanliness audits and monthly mattress audits are undertaken and where necessary action plans put in place to address any issues arising from the audits.
- Ensure correct usage, storage and care of cleaning products and equipment, adhering to COSHH procedures
- Participate in cleaning duties on a part time basis.
Team Management:
- Manage a team of Housekeepers, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure a cohesive and successful team.
- Delegate and monitor tasks and responsibilities to team members.
- Conduct supervisions & appraisals that are timely and constructive.
Communication & Reporting:
- Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers, providing regular updates on status, risks, and changes.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior management as needed.
- Identify key risks and potential solutions to address potential issues.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure that deliverables meet required standards and quality expectations.
- Ensure compliance with safety and Infection Control Policies in all areas.
Eligibility Requirements
What you’ll have:
- Work experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor or similar role
- Experience of handling conflicting priorities and expectations.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Strong team player with the ability to influence and manage effectively.
- Good communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure
Benefits
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you knowand, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Note
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